AboutJoe Douglas Expertise I can answer questions on custom rod building and rod restoration and rod repair for bamboo, graphite and fiberglass fishing rods. I also have experience in estimating the value of vintage rods and determining the original manufacturer.
Experience I operate a custom rod building business providing fly rods, spey rods, casting and spinning rods in bamboo graphite and fiberglass. I have a personal interest in vintage rods and have a small collection of reference books and articles which often help shed light on the origins of the older rods.
Organizations Rod Builders International
Publications Web Site: www.blackdogtackle.com
Education/Credentials BS, Business Administration, University of Tulsa
Question Hello, i need some help my father gave me some poles to keep and he said they might be worth something, one of theme is a GlassCaster By Waltco It dose look old but the handle parts(if they were green you could call theme Jade) look as though it was clays molded and the other poll has only these letters on it : upg(6?),6,1944,cbg,ceg,dec,2004. and it comes with a very old dark red looking penn real that reads: penn squidder No. 140 Made In USA, any information would be helpful because im going to post these polls on ebay
Answer Hi Seph,
The Glasscaster by Waltco in average condition is probably worth something in the $15-$30 range.
The Penn Squidder No. 140 in average condition is probably worth something in the $10-$25 range.
I really can't tell you anything about the other rod. That's just not enought information for me to find anything about it.
